Kenexa Software Tests

The Kenexa Software Tests are a comprehensive library of online pre-employment and promotional skills assessments designed to evaluate a candidate’s practical knowledge and hands-on proficiency with mainstream computer software applications. Rather than a single test, this suite consists of dozens of standalone, targeted modules covering office productivity suites, operating systems, and creative design software. Delivered entirely online, many modules feature standard or timed variations alongside interactive tutorials to help employers verify a candidate’s technical fluency with absolute certainty before making a placement or promotion decision.

Click here to see all of the Kenexa Skills Assessment categories.

What They’re Best Used For

• Evaluating spreadsheet capabilities: Vetting candidates on Microsoft Excel across different versions (from 2003 up to 2019), with distinct grading criteria for “Normal Users” versus advanced “Power Users”.
• Assessing word processing efficiency: Testing an applicant’s speed, layout capabilities, and document formatting accuracy across various generations of Microsoft Word and Corel WordPerfect.
• Vetting administrative and database software: Measuring functional office readiness with dedicated subtests for Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint, Access, and Project.
• Testing graphic design and publishing skills: Evaluating layout artists, web designers, and media creators on Adobe Creative Cloud applications, including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Dreamweaver.
• Validating operating system basics: Checking an entry-level worker’s foundational navigation habits within environments like Windows 7, Windows XP, or Macintosh OS.
• Screening specialized niche software: Verifying technical familiarity with specific medical administrative tools like Medisoft or legal tech platforms like Summation iBlaze.

The Kenexa Software Tests include the following titles:

• Adobe Acrobat 7.0 Standard
• Adobe Acrobat 8.0 Standard
• Adobe Acrobat 9.0 Standard
• Adobe Acrobat X
• Adobe Acrobat XI
• Adobe Dreamweaver – Creative Cloud
• Adobe Flash CS3 Professional
• Adobe Flash Professional CS5
• Adobe Flex 3
• Adobe Illustrator – Creative Cloud
• Adobe Illustrator CS
• Adobe Illustrator CS2
• Adobe Illustrator CS3
• Adobe Illustrator CS5
• Adobe Illustrator CS6
• Adobe InDesign – Creative Cloud
• Adobe InDesign CS
• Adobe InDesign CS2
• Adobe InDesign CS3
• Adobe InDesign CS4
• Adobe InDesign CS5
• Adobe InDesign CS6
• Adobe PageMaker 7
• Adobe Photoshop – Creative Cloud
• Adobe Photoshop CS
• Adobe Photoshop CS2
• Adobe Photoshop CS3
• Adobe Photoshop CS4
• Adobe Photoshop CS5
• Adobe Photoshop CS6
• Corel WordPerfect X6
• Desktop Publishing Theory Skills
• FileMaker Pro 6
• Legal MacPac 2000
• Lotus Notes 4.5 for Users
• Lotus Notes 5.0 for Users
• Lotus Notes 5.0 for Users
• Lotus Notes 6.5 for Users
• Lotus Notes 8.5 for Users
• Macintosh Basics OS 9
• Medisoft
• Microsoft Access 2007
• Microsoft Access 2010
• Microsoft Access 2010 [Timed]
• Microsoft Access 2013
• Microsoft Access 2013 [Timed]
• Microsoft Access 2013 Tutorial
• Microsoft Access 2016
• Microsoft Access 2016 [Timed]
• Microsoft Access 2016 Tutorial
• Microsoft Excel 2003 – Normal User
• Microsoft Excel 2003 – Power User
• Microsoft Excel 2003 – Whole Test
• Microsoft Excel 2007 – Normal User
• Microsoft Excel 2007 – Power User
• Microsoft Excel 2007 – Whole Test
• Microsoft Excel 2010 – Normal User
• Microsoft Excel 2010 – Normal User [Timed]
• Microsoft Excel 2010 – Power User
• Microsoft Excel 2010 – Power User [Timed]
• Microsoft Excel 2010 – Whole Test
• Microsoft Excel 2010 – Whole Test [Timed]
• Microsoft Excel 2013 – Normal User
• Microsoft Excel 2013 – Normal User [TImed]
• Microsoft Excel 2013 – Power User
• Microsoft Excel 2013 – Power User [Timed]
• Microsoft Excel 2013 – Whole Test
• Microsoft Excel 2013 – Whole Test [Timed]
• Microsoft Excel 2013 Tutorial
• Microsoft Excel 2016 – Normal User
• Microsoft Excel 2016 – Normal User [Timed]
• Microsoft Excel 2016 – Power User
• Microsoft Excel 2016 – Power User [Timed]
• Microsoft Excel 2016 – Whole Test
• Microsoft Excel 2016 – Whole Test [Timed]
• Microsoft Excel 2016 Tutorial
• Microsoft Excel 2019 – Normal User
• Microsoft Excel 2019 – Power User
• Microsoft Excel 2019 – Whole Test
• Microsoft FrontPage 2003
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 10.0
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 10.0 [Timed]
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 10.0 Tutorial
• Microsoft Outlook 2007
• Microsoft Outlook 2010
• Microsoft Outlook 2010 [Timed]
• Microsoft Outlook 2013
• Microsoft Outlook 2013 [Timed]
• Microsoft Outlook 2013 Tutorial
• Microsoft Outlook 2016
• Microsoft Outlook 2016 [Timed]
• Microsoft Outlook 2016 Tutorial
• Microsoft Outlook 2019
• Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 – Normal User
• Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 – Power User
• Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 – Whole Test
• Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 – Normal User
• Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 – Normal User [Timed]
• Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 – Power User
• Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 – Power User [Timed]
• Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 – Whole Test
• Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 – Whole Test [Timed]
• Microsoft PowerPoint 2013 – Normal User
• Microsoft PowerPoint 2013 – Normal User [Timed]
• Microsoft PowerPoint 2013 – Power User
• Microsoft PowerPoint 2013 – Power User [Timed]
• Microsoft PowerPoint 2013 – Whole Test
• Microsoft PowerPoint 2013 – Whole Test [Timed]
• Microsoft PowerPoint 2013 Tutorial
• Microsoft PowerPoint 2016 – Normal User
• Microsoft PowerPoint 2016 – Normal User [Timed]
• Microsoft PowerPoint 2016 – Power User
• Microsoft PowerPoint 2016 – Power User [Timed]
• Microsoft PowerPoint 2016 – Whole Test
• Microsoft PowerPoint 2016 – Whole Test [Timed]
• Microsoft PowerPoint 2016 Tutorial
• Microsoft PowerPoint 2019 – Normal User
• Microsoft PowerPoint 2019 – Power User
• Microsoft PowerPoint 2019 – Whole Test
• Microsoft Project 2000
• Microsoft Project 2003
• Microsoft Project 2007
• Microsoft Project 2010 Professional
• Microsoft Publisher 2002
• Microsoft Publisher 2007
• Microsoft Publisher 2010
• Microsoft Publisher 2013
• Microsoft Windows 7
• Microsoft Windows 7 [Timed]
• Microsoft Windows 7 Tutorial
• Microsoft Windows XP
• Microsoft Word 2003 – Normal User
• Microsoft Word 2003 – Power User
• Microsoft Word 2003 – Whole Test
• Microsoft Word 2007 – Normal User
• Microsoft Word 2007 – Power User
• Microsoft Word 2007 – Whole Test
• Microsoft Word 2010 – Normal User
• Microsoft Word 2010 – Normal User [Timed]
• Microsoft Word 2010 – Power User
• Microsoft Word 2010 – Power User [Timed]
• Microsoft Word 2010 – Whole Test
• Microsoft Word 2010 – Whole Test [Timed]
• Microsoft Word 2013 – Normal User
• Microsoft Word 2013 – Normal User [Timed]
• Microsoft Word 2013 – Power User
• Microsoft Word 2013 – Power User [Timed]
• Microsoft Word 2013 – Whole Test
• Microsoft Word 2013 – Whole Test [Timed]
• Microsoft Word 2013 Tutorial
• Microsoft Word 2016 – Normal User
• Microsoft Word 2016 – Normal User [Timed]
• Microsoft Word 2016 – Power User
• Microsoft Word 2016 – Power User [Timed]
• Microsoft Word 2016 – Whole Test
• Microsoft Word 2016 – Whole Test [Timed]
• Microsoft Word 2016 Tutorial
• Microsoft Word 2019 – Normal User
• Microsoft Word 2019 – Normal User [Timed]
• Microsoft Word 2019 – Power User
• Microsoft Word 2019 – Power User [Timed]
• Microsoft Word 2019 – Whole Test
• Microsoft Word 2019 – Whole Test [Timed]
• QuarkXPress 5 Advanced
• QuarkXPress 5 Basics
• QuarkXPress 6
• QuarkXPress 9
• Summation iBlaze 3.0
• U.K. Microsoft Windows 7